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    2019 Mazda MX-5

    New from

    $34,190 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.2 - 7.2 L / 100km

    About the Mazda MX-5

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in both 2D Targa and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $34,190 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $50,420 for the GT.

    There are 3 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2018.

    Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (135kW/205Nm) and 1.5L petrol direct injection (97kW/152Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2019 MX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    93.45 - 130.43 kW/t
    74.83 kW/t
    361.04 kW/t
    Boot Space
    127 - 130 litres
    110 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.2 - 7.2 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    15.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    625 - 726 km
    392 km
    1,347 km
    Price
    $34,190 - $50,420
    $29,490
    $661,007
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 10 years
    2 years
    9 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 - 150 mm
    98 mm
    150 mm

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    2019 Mazda MX-5 Price

    30th Anniversary

    *excl. on-roads

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    2019 Mazda MX-5 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda MX-5

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Nd
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 93.45
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Media Control Wheel
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 130
      • Front Headroom (mm): 950
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1096
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1325
      • Front Track (mm): 1495
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1225
      • Overall Length (mm): 3915
      • Overall Width (mm): 1735
      • Rear Track (mm): 1505
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2310
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 74.5
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1496
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 85.8
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Wheel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator With Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 703
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 132
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 97
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 152
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 4
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20160601
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.5 Litre Roadster
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Monitoring (bsm)
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1038
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1012
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    GT

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 9
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bose
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 127.24
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
      • Overall Height (mm): 1230
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 163
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Stroke Engine: 91.2
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Brown
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 643
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 205
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1061
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1035
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 93.45
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
      • Overall Height (mm): 1225
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 74.5
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1496
      • Stroke Engine: 85.8
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 703
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 132
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 97
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 152
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 4
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1038
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1012
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    30th Anniversary

    Adds to GT:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 130.43
    • Convenience
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 158
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Suede
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Suede
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Paint
      • External Color: Orange
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 662
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.8
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1035
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1009
    Removes from GT:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 127.24
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 163
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Brown
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 643
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.0
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1061
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1035
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    2019 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions

    1225mm
    1735mm
    3915mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2019 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5

    The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda MX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda MX-5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda MX-5?

    The Mazda MX-5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2019 Mazda MX-5 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?

    The Mazda MX-5 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mazda MX-5 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $34,190.

    The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the GT that starts from $50,420.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, GT and 30th Anniversary.

    The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1735mm wide, 3915mm in length and sits 1235mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda MX-5 uses Premium Unleaded.

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